Jonna Marple
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Maxim Healthcare
Natrona Heights, PA
05.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
RN, Critical Care
Medical Solutions
Washington , DC
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
RN, Critical Care, Float RN, Charge Nurse on Med S
Ohio Valley Medical Center
Wheeling, WV
06.2013 - 10.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVNCC
Wheeling, WV05.2013
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Specimen Collection
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Interventions
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Post Mortem Care
Certification
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Maxim Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Medical Solutions
10.2019 - 04.2020
RN, Critical Care, Float RN, Charge Nurse on Med S
Ohio Valley Medical Center
06.2013 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVNCC